History of Trampolines

What is "blanket tossing" historically associated with?

• A game played by children in the backyard

• A method used by the Inuit for propelling people in the air

• A technique invented by George Nissen

• A type of gymnastics routine

In what year did George Nissen invent his first prototype trampoline?

• 1887

• 1930

• 1900

• 1950

What was the initial material used for the surface of George Nissen's first trampoline prototype?

• Nylon

• Canvas

• Walrus skin

• Polyester

What improvement did George Nissen and his gymnastics team make to the trampoline while he was at the University of Iowa?

• They invented the "bouncing rig"

• They replaced the canvas with nylon

• They used dried walrus skin

• They created a device with metal bars and a tightly stretched piece of canvas

What name did Nissen give to the improved "bouncing rig" after testing it with the gymnastic team?

• Gymnastic Bouncer

• Tumble Rig

• Trampoline

• Springboard

What was the original struggle faced by Nissen and Griswold when marketing the trampoline?

• Finding a suitable material for construction

• Designing a safe trampoline

• Finding a market for the device outside of gymnastics

• Securing a patent for the trampoline

For what purpose were trampolines used during World War II?

• Entertainment for soldiers

• Parachute training

• Training pilots

• Physical therapy for injured soldiers

Which of the following is NOT a use for trampolines mentioned in the text?

• Exercise

• Therapy

• Olympic sport

• Water transportation